Exhibit categories

Here are all of the available exhibit categories:

Mary Pickford, a pioneer of the film industry as we know it today (Photo: Library of Congress)

Women's heritage

Celebrating the contributions and history of women throughout Ontario

Small hand-held artifact (Photo: Jean-Luc Pilon)

Indigenous heritage

Honouring the rich history and cultural contributions of Indigenous communities

Josiah Henson (Artwork: Hans Poppe)

Black heritage

Showcasing the achievements and legacy of Black Canadians in Ontario

Inside the Archaeology Lab

Archaeology

Discover Ontario’s past through archaeological findings and research

Looking considerably more martial is this group of finely turned-out soldiers from Toronto's Queen's Own Rifles, stationed in England before the start of the First World War.

Military heritage

Commemorating Ontario’s military history and those who served

Interior of the Elgin Theatre (Photo: Peter Lusztyk)

Buildings and architecture

Highlighting Ontario's architectural history and historical buildings

Assorted paints

Arts and creativity

Celebrating Ontario’s artistic heritage and its influence on our culture

The Ashbridge collection held by the Trust includes these diaries. Artifacts like these are carefully preserved under archival conditions.

Cultural objects

Preserving artifacts that embody Ontario’s cultural heritage

Toronto's Don Valley Brick Works (Photo: Michael H. Reichmann)

Adaptive reuse

Transforming historical sites for new, modern uses

Bowler hat found at First Parliament Site, Toronto

First Parliament Site

Learning about what this site tells us about our past and how it has shaped our future

John Graves Simcoe (Photo: Toronto Public Library)

People from Ontario’s past

Explore some of the people who have made an impact on Ontario's history